Stories (real ones) about what goes on in Epping Forest and how we look after it.

My Epping Forest Journey

My Epping Forest Journey

My visits to Epping Forest began in 1996, when my son started school and joined cubs/scouts and used to visit Suntrap (now The Hive, an outdoor and environment education centre in Waltham Forest). I used to drop him off and then return later to collect him. I then...

Epping Forest: a sanctuary for me

Epping Forest: a sanctuary for me

I often find the world around me chaotic and a lot to take in. We live in a world that is ramped up, fast paced and that often doesn't wait. In the Forest it is quite the opposite. There, things run in cycles. There is patience everywhere. You only have to stand...

Searching for Fungi in Epping Forest

Searching for Fungi in Epping Forest

London National Park City Ranger Kaamilah shares her experiences searching for fungi and taking fungi photographs in Epping Forest. This article is first published in our autumn/winter issue of ‘Trust in the Forest’ magazine,